Yeah that's my way forward now, changed oil yesterday and it had a bigger service in August. Changed discs and pads this week too. Thing is with a panel filter and some basic skills there's not a lot a garage can offer by way of service for me now (other than cambelt). It's nice to do these things yourself, don't think I'll sell the car so stamps are pointless, I write in the book myself to keep track and still keep receipts - when I remember.

Yeah that's my way forward now, changed oil yesterday and it had a bigger service in August. Changed discs and pads this week too. Thing is with a panel filter and some basic skills there's not a lot a garage can offer by way of service for me now (other than cambelt). It's nice to do these things yourself, don't think I'll sell the car so stamps are pointless, I write in the book myself to keep track and still keep receipts - when I remember.

Pretty much the same here. At least then you know its done too

Just ordered some bkr7e, see what the craic is. Worth a try see if there's a difference for under a tenner.

let us know if you feel any difference.. for cooler plugs what material plugs are best.. platinum iridium.. ?

let us know if you feel any difference.. for cooler plugs what material plugs are best.. platinum iridium.. ?

I thought it was either of the above as they're built for longevity, but in the link posted by barge it says there is sometimes an issue with them not dispersing heat quickly enough. The copper core ones (bkr7e) are recommended for a map on the basis of them being a better conductor and managing heat more effectively. So whilst platinum or iridium may be cooler, that may not necessarily make them more effective for a mapped car. The copper ones last around half the mileage, but then they're a 1/3 of the price and may actually run better. Confused? Me too, so I thought I'd give them a try for a tenner.

I thought it was either of the above as they're built for longevity, but in the link posted by barge it says there is sometimes an issue with them not dispersing heat quickly enough. The copper core ones (bkr7e) are recommended for a map on the basis of them being a better conductor and managing heat more effectively. So whilst platinum or iridium may be cooler, that may not necessarily make them more effective for a mapped car. The copper ones last around half the mileage, but then they're a 1/3 of the price and may actually run better. Confused? Me too, so I thought I'd give them a try for a tenner.

Well I guess only way to find out is to try..

Report back on your experience

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Will do, few people here run them and recommend them so got to be worth a shot.

I'll be renewing mine in about 1005 miles will be good to see the condition of them

DID WE GET ANY REPORTS OR FEEDBACK ON THE COPPERS?

 

all info be good i'm due a plug change

DID WE GET ANY REPORTS OR FEEDBACK ON THE COPPERS?

all info be good i'm due a plug change

Coppers been bang on for me

Coppers been bang on for me

 

Well thats a good start.. did you feel any difference in performance or fuel consump ect between the coppers and the others..

Well thats a good start.. did you feel any difference in performance or fuel consump ect between the coppers and the others..

Never made paid much attention to fuel comsumption tbh but overall driving was better. Whether that was down to the copper or the smaller plug gap im not sure tho

Never made paid much attention to fuel comsumption tbh but overall driving was better. Whether that was down to the copper or the smaller plug gap im not sure tho

Do you run them at 0.7? Did you say that's their pregap?

Mine have just arrived gapped at 0.8, I hate gapping plugs I'm too ham fisted. Will be fitting them after I've sorted another running issue for a more fair comparison.

im starting to think i might as well just give them a try for the sake of a tenner..

im starting to think i might as well just give them a try for the sake of a tenner..

My sentiments exactly, I think for stage 2 the coils would also be a significant factor for effective heat management. So for you those plugs for a tenner frees up a bit more dollar for genuine 2.0t coils.

Do you run them at 0.7? Did you say that's their pregap?

Mine came gapped at 0.7 so i just put them in. When i bought mine 12 months ago they were only £8 but that seller has increased the price

Mine came gapped at 0.7 so i just put them in. When i bought mine 12 months ago they were only £8 but that seller has increased the price

Ah ok, paid about £9 for mine, like I say they need gapping as they're 0.8...eeeewwww

My sentiments exactly, I think for stage 2 the coils would also be a significant factor for effective heat management. So for you those plugs for a tenner frees up a bit more dollar for genuine 2.0t coils.

Aha yeah good thinking let's hope they work together well!

Have you not yet fitted yours

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Aha yeah good thinking let's hope they work together well!

Have you not yet fitted yours

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Not as yet, I want to sort out my losing boost at top end issue first so I know where I'm at with it. I'm hoping it may be as simple as a little split I've seen developing in a section of hose. I also have an actuator to try. Anyway that's another story!

I fitted these BKR7Es probably 3-4 years back, havent touched them.  Not sure why you are replacing so soon but thats upto you

I replace plugs and filters every 12months, just a habit

anyone used these side spark s4 ones? F5DPOR pricey i know 

I fitted these BKR7Es probably 3-4 years back, havent touched them. Not sure why you are replacing so soon but thats upto you

What did you think of them? How do they perform

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No issues.

 

Every 12 months is a bit of a waste but each to their own.  You arent gaining performance in any way.

I might go with the coppers too but mine is running really well right now and I've not long serviced it. Its not a lot of money I'll await your verdict YellowCar!